GCC Hails Saudi Arabia's Pivotal Role in Success of Arab Summit

General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
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GCC Hails Saudi Arabia's Pivotal Role in Success of Arab Summit

General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi hailed on Friday the success of the 32nd Arab Summit that was held in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah.

In a statement, he highlighted the pivotal role played by Saudi Arabia and the Arab League in the success of the summit and its positive outcomes for Arab countries.

He expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their efforts and full support in ensuring the summit was a success.

He noted that the event was held amid critical circumstances with leaders meeting to discuss important issues and mechanisms to bolster regional cooperation.

Albudaiwi added that the summit is an essential platform for consultation and cooperation among Arab countries and an opportunity to discuss issues of mutual concern among member states.

The success of the summit boosts the Arab world’s ability to address future challenges and achieve sustainable development and prosperity for their people, he remarked.



Trump Arrives in Riyadh on Official Visit 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (AFP)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (AFP)
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Trump Arrives in Riyadh on Official Visit 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (AFP)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (AFP)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomed on Tuesday US President Donald Trump in Riyadh as he embarked on his first official visit abroad since his reelection. 

The visit aims to deepen the strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia.   

Trump is also set to visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.   

The Saudi government, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, welcomed the visit on Monday, hoping it would bolster cooperation and the partnership between the Kingdom and the US.   

Prior to his departure, Trump had described his visit to the Gulf as “historic”.   

Saudi Arabia was the destination of Trump's first foreign visit during his first term in office in 2017.